Group GIS Project

Kyle Bocinsky

FORS350 / GPHY488
(Forestry) Applications of GIS
University of Montana
WA Franke College of Forestry & Conservation

Project Overview

  • Identify unique resource management or environmental planning challenge
  • Submit a project proposal
  • Use GIS analysis and create an ESRI StoryMap to communicate findings

Purpose of the Project

  • Practice designing, organizing, and executing a research project using ArcGIS
  • Develop communication skills in an attractive and interactive format
  • Emphasize group-based work for professional skill development

Project Components and Grading

  • Project Proposal (100 pts.) - Due: March 28
  • Final Group StoryMap (400 pts.) - Due: April 26
  • StoryMap Presentation (100 pts.) - In class, April 30 & May 2

Project Proposal Sections

  • Introduction (~250-500 words)
  • Problem Statement (~500 words)
  • Contextual Framework (~500-1000 words)
  • Proposed Methods (~250-500 words)

Final Group StoryMap

  • Components: ArcGIS Pro Project and ArcGIS StoryMap
  • Document databases, toolboxes, and maps in ArcGIS Pro Project
  • Develop an engaging ArcGIS StoryMap
    • Introduction, Contextual Framework, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

Peer Feedback

  • 360-degree peer feedback process: assess yourself and your teammates on contributions to the project
  • Twice during the course of the project:
    • With Project Proposal
    • With StoryMap Presentation
  • Meant to provide constructive feedback, encourage equitable contributions to the project, and acknowledge exceptional collaboration

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